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active wildlife. www. georgiastateparks.org. (770) 389-7801. “Bad Seed,” July 2-3, 8-10, 15-17, Warner Robins Little Theatre, Warner Robins. Theatre adaptation of William Marsh’s psychological horror novel. wrlt.org. (478) 929-4579. 4th Annual Blazing Saddles Century Ride, July 31, Heard County Middle School, Franklin. Bicycle ride for beginners to advanced riders to raise funds for the school. www.westgeorgiaflyers.org/blazing saddlescentury.html. Stars & Stripes Circuit Horse Show, July 2-11, Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers. Saddle up for one big horse show. gqha.com (770) 602-2606. Bragg Jam Festival, July 30-31, Third Street Park and other venues, Macon. Concert crawl, patrons’ party, community performances, kids’ activities, food, arts and more. www.braggjam. org. (478) 365-7472. Firefly Festival, July 30-31, Town Park, Madison. Festival at twilight with bands, fire dancers and other performers. madisonga.org. (706) 342-1251, ext. 208. MAGNOLIA MIDLANDS Main Street Farmers Market, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Sea Island Bank parking lot, Statesboro. Farm-fresh produce, homemade goodies and more. mainstreet statesborofarmersmarket.com. (912) 764-7227. Marsh, July 3, Fort King George Historic Site, Darien. Artillery drills, musket firings and soldier’s life activities, plus free watermelon and lemonade. www.georgiastateparks.org. (912) 437-4770. ★ Independence Day Colonial Faire, July 3, Fort Morris Historic Site, Midway. Celebrate with Colonial games, skill contests, music, musket firings, cannon firings and more. www.georgiastateparks.org. (912) 884-5999. Independence Day Celebration, July 3-4, Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah. A patriotic decorating contest, hayrides, campfire, crafts, a greased-pole climb and other challenges. (912) 598-2300. July Fourth Celebration, July 4, Fort McAllister Historic Park, Richmond Hill. Bring a picnic to watch troops fire special salutes, plus enjoy games and watermelon. www.georgia stateparks.org. (912) 727-2339. Kayak the Salt Marsh, July 4, Crooked River State Park, St. Marys. Kayak the marshes to look for birds and learn about the marsh ecosystem. (912) 8825256. ★ (Continued from page 11) Thunder Over Thurmond, July 10, Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton. Picnic and swim before this annual fireworks show at dark. (706) 359-3458. PLANTATION TRACE First Thursdays, July 1, downtown, Nashville. Music in the park, kids’ activities, the Berrien Cruisers Antique Car Show and a general auction. nashvillebht. com. (229) 686-9290. ★ Ol’ Time 4th at Jarrell Plantation, July 3, Jarrell Plantation Historic Site, Juliette. Demonstrations of traditional crafts and skills, fun races, tugof-war and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. (478) 986-5172. 9th Annual Sunflower Farm Festival, July 3-4, Sunflower Farm, Rutledge. Fields of sunflowers you can cut, plus artists’ market, live music, kids’ area and more. www.sunflowerfarm festival.com. (706) 557-2870. ★ Fourth of July Celebration, July 4, various locations, Hazlehurst. Celebrate around the courthouse square, plus special church services and family-style picnics. (912) 3754543. Farm to Table Dinner, July 22, Christopher’s Restaurant, Statesboro. Tapas and wine tasting menu to support Georgia Southern’s Center for Sustainability. (912) 478-5115. Ice Cream Social, July 31, General Coffee State Park, Nicholls. Celebrate summer with boat races, an ice cream social, old-fashioned kids’ games and more. www.georgia stateparks.org. (912) 384-7082. Middle Georgia Bikers Benefit Run, July 31, 101 Church St., Cochran. Motorcyclists ride to raise funds for local charities, plus enjoy a barbecue lunch, entertainment, door prizes and more. www.middlegeorgiabik ers.com. (478) 875-2096. GEORGIA’S COAST Benetton Group Exhibition “Opening Soon,” through July 16, Pei Ling Chan Gallery, Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah. SCAD students and the Bennetton Group collaborate to show the future of fashion retail. scad.edu. (912) 525-5100. Summer Classic Movies at the Ritz, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Ritz Theatre, Brunswick. Catch great old Hollywood films on the big screen. goldenislesarts. org. (912) 262-6934. ★ ★ CNS Annual Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks, July 5, Remington Park, Thomasville. Old-fashioned fun and games, plus food, music and evening fireworks. (229) 2277001. Saturday Downtown Market, July 10, downtown, Thomasville. Shop for handcrafted, homegrown and organically grown products including vegetables, fruits, baked goods, salsa, dressings, jellies, coffee and more. (229) 227-7020. Winged Wonders Butterfly Festival, July 10, Birdsong Nature Center, Thomasville. Learn about butterflies, birds and dragonflies on guided walks with nature specialists. (229) 377-4408. “Annie,” July 16-18, 23-25, Thomasville On Stage & Company Theater, Thomasville. Enjoy this Broadway musical about a little orphaned girl who falls into the care of a well-todo billionaire. www.tosac.com. (229) 226-0863. HISTORIC HEARTLAND Twilight Hike, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Join a park ranger on this guided hike to see 12 ★ Conyers Fabulous 4th Festival, July 4, Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers. Rides, entertainment, displays, food and fireworks. conyersfab ulousfourth.com. (770) 602-2606. 2010 Georgia State Water Ski Championship, July 10-11, Southern Waters, Forsyth. Watch this three-event tournament of slalom, short board tricks and jumping with competitors from all age groups. georgiawater ski.com. Meet Patricia Sprinkle, July 13, Lanier Center for Literary Arts, Macon. Mystery writer Patricia Sprinkle presents her book “Daughter of Deceit.” (478) 743-3581. Road Bike Race, July 17, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Bicyclists can take a 41-mile ride with a 23-mile option along the Arabia Mountain Path and gently traveled country roads of Rockdale, DeKalb and Henry counties. (404) 375-6789. “The Seventh Seal,” July 21, Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Athens. View this Ingmar Bergman classic film. www.uga.edu/gamuseum. (706) 542-4662. ★ Old-Fashioned 4th of July, July 4, Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick. Compete in sack races for prizes and enjoy an evening of fanfare and fireworks. goldenislesarts.org. (912) 262-6934. Bastille Day Celebration, July 14, Left Bank Art Gallery, St. Simons. Paintings highlighting the French connection between St. Simons Island and Dieppe, France. leftbankartgallery.com. (912) 638-3017. Gullah Geechee History and Culture in the Georgia Low Country, July 21, Second African Baptist Church, Savannah. Program featuring the McIntosh County Shouters. www.mcintosh countyshouters.com. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - July 2010

Georgia Magazine - July 2010
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
Currents
Special Energy Report
Where the Wild Things Are
Still Going Strong
Reliving History and Exploring Nature
Around Georgia
Georgia@Home
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Cookbook of the Month
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - July 2010